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Synergistic effect of apolipoprotein E polymorphisms and cigarette smoking on risk of ischemic stroke in young adults.
Stroke - 1 Feb 2004
Pezzini Alessandro, Grassi Mario, Del Zotto Elisabetta, Bazzoli Elena, Archetti Silvana, Assanelli Deodato, Akkawi Nabil Maalikjy, Albertini Alberto, Padovani Alessandro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The effect of apolipoprotein E (APOE) polymorphisms on stroke risk may be influenced by the coexistence of modifiable predisposing conditions. We explored the interactions of APOE genotypes and conventional risk factors in a case-control study of young adults with cerebral infarct. METHODS: We analyzed 124 consecutive patients (age, 34.7+/-7.3 years) and 147 age- and sex-matched controls....
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